As budgets tighten and the economic future remains uncertain, companies of all stripes are looking to AI as a cost-saving mechanism. This is especially true for recruiting, with 70% of companies using AI in hiring, and 24% using it to cover the whole process.
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Recruitment fraud isn’t new, but in 2025, it’s getting harder to detect. The tools scammers use have changed. Instead of clumsy phishing emails, today’s job seekers are fielding LinkedIn messages from polished profiles. They’re being contacted by fake recruiters using real company logos. And in some cases, they’re hearing cloned voices generated by AI.
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As the demand for tech talent intensifies, so does the creativity of those looking to game the system. Candidates are now using generative AI to cheat on technical interviews, prompting even industry giants like Google to consider walking away from virtual assessments. But for organizations that rely on remote hiring, abandoning digital interviews isn’t always
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Omaha, NE, April 29, 2025 – Capstone IT, a leading technical staffing firm, is pleased to announce the promotion of Roger Kipe to President of Staffing. Previously serving as Vice President of Staffing, Kipe has been instrumental in driving the remarkable growth of his division over the past six years.
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The technology sector is facing a compensation plateau. Amid rising tech layoffs and shifting IT priorities, employees are experiencing slowing salary growth in a field once known for fierce hiring competition.
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The U.S. tech industry has long relied on international talent to fill workforce gaps, with 65% of new H-1B visa holders working in computer-related occupations in 2023. However, rapid policy changes under the new Trump administration are sparking uncertainty about the H-1B program’s future.
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The IT industry finds itself in a paradoxical position in 2025. Over 13,000 workers have already faced tech layoffs in 2025, yet the demand for technical talent has never been more urgent. By 2026, the International Data Corporation expects over 90% of global organizations to face IT skills shortage challenges—which could lead to product delays
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Omaha, NE, February 13, 2025 – Capstone IT, a leading technical staffing and IT help desk service provider, is proud to announce the election of Roger Kipe, VP of Staffing, to the TechServe Alliance Board of Directors. This appointment amplifies Kipe’s role within the trade association, building upon his impactful contributions to the TechServe Executive Roundtable.
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The federal funds rate cut has yet to ease the uncertainty in the IT industry. Despite positive reception for the first reduction in over four years, employers still have questions—namely, when is the right time to hire? At Capstone IT, our technical staffing experts have stayed up to date on the latest economic developments and
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In the race to harness artificial intelligence, DevOps teams are discovering that their greatest asset isn’t code—it’s the minds behind it. The IT field is moving swiftly toward automation. According to GitLab, 90% of organizations currently or plan to use AI in the software development process. Yet 81% of professionals say they need more training
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